Tuesday in Italian: martedì
Pronounced mar-teh-DEE — literally “Mars's day”.
Tuesday in Italian at a Glance
| Italian word | martedì |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mar-teh-DEE (mar·te·dì) |
| Literal meaning | Mars's day |
| Abbreviation | mar. |
From Latin Martis dies, “day of Mars”, the war god. The same planetary day became English Tuesday via the Germanic god Tiw, whom the Romans equated with Mars.
How to Pronounce martedì
mar-teh-DEE — syllable by syllable: mar·te·dì.
- The accent on -dì days is written and mandatory: the stress falls on that final ì.
- Italian vowels are pure and crisp — no gliding as in English.
- Double consonants (as in mercoledì's single ones vs. settimana's tt) are held longer — listen for the difference.
Example Sentences with martedì
How to Say “Happy Tuesday” in Italian
“Buon martedì!” is warm, natural Italian — you'll see it in morning texts and all over social media, often expanded to “Buon martedì a tutti!” (Happy Tuesday, everyone!).
All 7 Days of the Week in Italian
Italian preserves the Roman planetary week beautifully: lunedì through venerdì are the days of the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, each ending in -dì (from Latin dies, “day”). The weekend turned Christian: sabato from the Sabbath, domenica from “the Lord's day”. The week starts on Monday.
| English | Italian | Pronunciation | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | lunedì | loo-neh-DEE | |
| Tuesday | martedì | mar-teh-DEE | |
| Wednesday | mercoledì | mehr-koh-leh-DEE | |
| Thursday | giovedì | joh-veh-DEE | |
| Friday | venerdì | veh-nehr-DEE | |
| Saturday | sabato | SAH-bah-toh | |
| Sunday | domenica | doh-MEH-nee-kah |
See the full guide: Days of the Week in Italian.
Cultural Notes: Tuesday in Italian-Speaking Countries
Italy's Martedì Grasso (“Fat Tuesday”) closes Carnevale — Venice's masks and Viareggio's floats peak on this day. Unlike Spain, Italy's unlucky day is Friday the 17th, not a Tuesday.
Did You Know?
From Latin Martis dies, “day of Mars”, the war god. The same planetary day became English Tuesday via the Germanic god Tiw, whom the Romans equated with Mars. Curious how English got its name for Tuesday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use martedì in a Sentence
For one specific day, use no preposition: Ci vediamo martedì = See you (on) Tuesday. Adding the article makes it habitual: il martedì = every Tuesday. Six days are masculine; only domenica is feminine (la domenica).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say Tuesday in Italian?
Tuesday in Italian is martedì, pronounced “mar-teh-DEE”. It literally means “Mars's day”.
What does martedì mean in English?
From Latin Martis dies, “day of Mars”, the war god. The same planetary day became English Tuesday via the Germanic god Tiw, whom the Romans equated with Mars.
How do you pronounce martedì?
It's pronounced “mar-teh-DEE” — broken into syllables: mar·te·dì. Use the audio button on this page to hear a recording.
How do you say “Happy Tuesday” in Italian?
Buon martedì!. “Buon martedì!” is warm, natural Italian — you'll see it in morning texts and all over social media, often expanded to “Buon martedì a tutti!” (Happy Tuesday, everyone!).
How is Tuesday abbreviated in Italian?
Tuesday (martedì) is abbreviated mar. on Italian calendars and schedules.
Is martedì capitalized in Italian?
No — Italian weekday names are lowercase: martedì, never Martedì (except at the start of a sentence).
Why does martedì end in -dì?
The -dì comes from Latin dies (“day”), so martedì literally packs “day” into its ending. Five Italian weekdays end this way — and the accent means the stress lands right there.
How do you say “today is Tuesday” in Italian?
Oggi è martedì.